How can libraries prove their impact? Erik Ziedses des Plantes shares how research inventories, like one built at the University of Dayton for AI research, help libraries identify local thought leaders and shape institutional priorities. Read: bit.ly/4jPVQIM

How do we "unlock" Latin American scholarship? In a new portal column, experts share a new model for open access monographs in the Global South. It’s a vital look at how area studies librarians and book dealers remain engaged as library preservation structures evolve. Read: bit.ly/49ru69M

Is it burnout or depression? In portal Vol. 26.1, Matthew Weirick Johnson explores the debate over the framework of burnout and how Occupational Health Psychology may help inform future research and address burnout in library organizations. Read more: bit.ly/4qRWhVc

In the final portal 25th anniversary editorial, Ellysa Stern Cahoy interviews Maribeth Slebodnik. They discuss Slebodinik's legacy on the Editorial Board and 25 years of library history. Read the full interview here: bit.ly/3Lp7JZl

New Year, New Scholarship! The latest issue of portal, Vol 26.1, is now available in preprint. Whether you're interested in R1 institutional success or the philosophical roots of truth in IL, there's something here for every library worker and scholar.

Thanks to Stefanie A. Caloia for speaking about her article, "Fifty Years of Labor History Preservation and Progress: The Evolution of the Walter P. Reuther Library." Read the full article on portal’s preprint site. @afscme-archivist.bsky.social @reutherlibrary.bsky.social

portal Interview with Stephanie Caloia

In this interview, Stephanie Caloia, AFSCME Archivist at Wayne State University, discusses her recent portal article on the Walter P. Reuther Library, the largest labor archive in North America.…

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Is the reference desk obsolete? A new study found that while libraries are experimenting, face-to-face assistance is still highly valued. The key: no single model works for all. Read the full article: bit.ly/3VVqpRV

Do students trust AI for research? A new study in portal found they use it for brainstorming but still rely on library databases for credible sources. Read more: bit.ly/3K9qY8g

Thanks to Emily Reed for speaking about her article, "Inclusion and Empathy Are Not Enough: Cultivating Student Belonging in the Academic Library Through Compassion." You can read the full article on portal's preprint site, Volume 25.4.

portal Interview Emily Reed

Emily's research explored how academic libraries can foster student belonging, particularly examining the impact of library messaging and symbols on different student populations. Her article,…

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"Goodness" vs. "greatness"? A new study on open access policies at US land-grant universities finds a tension between public good and institutional reputation. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3IuVd8Z

New study on AI in libraries! This article in portal assesses a ChatGPT-powered chatbot's performance, offering best practices for any library exploring this tech. Read the case study: bit.ly/4gt8efU

Thanks to Michelle Ehrenpreis for speaking with us about her recent portal article, "Chatbot Assessment: Best Practices for Artificial Intelligence in the Library." You can read the full article on portal's preprint site, Volume 25.4.

portal interview with Michelle Ehrenpreis

Michelle Ehrenpreis, Electronic Resources Librarian at Lehman College, presented research on evaluating their chatbot IBQuantum's effectiveness after its upgrade to use ChatGPT's API in 2023. The…

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OER reduces student costs, but does it impact learning outcomes? A new study offers surprising insights. This article provides a critical look at both the gains and gaps in OER and offers key takeaways for educators and librarians. Read the full study here: bit.ly/4gzJRgP

How can libraries ensure students feel a sense of belonging? This article highlights how inclusivity and compassion are paired to build connections and help students thrive. Read why belonging is key: bit.ly/4ncSqk8

Thanks to William Weare and Jaena Alabi for speaking with us about their portal article, "What’s Working and What Isn’t: An Exploratory Study of Current Reference Models in Large Academic Libraries." You can read the full article on portal's preprint site, Volume 25.4.

portal interview William Weare and Jaena Alabi

Katie introduced William Weare and Jaena Alabi to discuss their research on reference models in academic libraries, which examines various service approaches and staffing patterns across…

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This article celebrates the Walter P. Reuther Library, its unique collection, and the collaborative and creative programming that keeps the legacy alive. Read about it here: bit.ly/4mrqCHA

In a new oral history interview, portal: Libraries and the Academy Managing Editor Ellysa Stern Cahoy interviews Jerome Yavarkovsky, University Librarian Emeritus at Boston College, for a can't-miss conversation on the history of academic libraries. Read the full interview here: bit.ly/4nxP5M6

Thanks to Mark Lenker for speaking with us about his portal article, "Thoughts on Synthesizing Information: A Research Skill for our Time?" You can read the full article on portal's preprint site, Volume 25.3. youtu.be/JjKRNQriZ6U?...

Is the reference desk obsolete? A new study found that while libraries are experimenting, face-to-face assistance is still highly valued. Read the full article: bit.ly/3VVqpRV

Do students trust AI for research? A new study found that students use it for brainstorming but still rely on library databases for credible sources. Read the full article: bit.ly/3K9qY8g

"Goodness" vs. "greatness"? A new study on open access policies at US land-grant universities finds a tension between public good and institutional reputation. Read the full article: bit.ly/3IuVd8Z

New study on AI in libraries! This article assesses a ChatGPT-powered chatbot's performance, offering best practices for any library exploring this type of tech. Read the full article: bit.ly/4gt8efU

New study on OER impact! A critical look at the gains and gaps for librarians and educators. Read more: bit.ly/4gzJRgP

How can libraries ensure students feel a sense of belonging? This article highlights how inclusivity and compassion are paired to build connections and help students thrive. Read why compassion is key: bit.ly/4ncSqk8

This article celebrates Reuther Library; it’s unique collection and the collaborative and creative programming that keeps the legacy alive. Read about it here: bit.ly/4mrqCHA

Celebrating 25 years! In a new oral history interview, portal: Libraries and the Academy Editor Ellysa Stern Cahoy interviews Jerome Yavarkovsky, University Librarian Emeritus at Boston College, for a can't-miss conversation on the history of academic libraries. Read it here: bit.ly/4nxP5M6

New portal: Libraries and the Academy issue is here! Dive into cutting-edge research on AI, student belonging, and more. All articles are free to access on the preprint site. Read the issue:

In a recent portal author interview, Adrienne Warner, discusses her article, "An Exploration of Students’ Recollections After an Asynchronous, On-site Academic Library Tour." You can read the full article on portal's preprint site, Vol. 25.3. youtu.be/P7jbZPTROm8?...

It was wonderful to speak with Elspeth Olson about her recent portal article, "Scaffolded Assignments and Embedded Archivists: A Critical Assessment of the Themes in Archival Instruction Literature, 2013-2023." Read the full article on our preprint site. @lunabrd.bsky.social @unr-scua.bsky.social

portal Interview with Elspeth Olson

Elspeth Olson, Assistant Professor and Outreach Public Service Archivist at the University of Nevada, Reno, discussed her article "Scaffolded Assignments and Embedded Archivists: A Critical…

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This article examines five common themes in the scholarship published within 2013 - 2023 on primary source instruction, including constructivism, the roles of digital and physical resources, and the importance of collaboration between archives and instructors. bit.ly/4jBqO5p